Nepali sudents spent Rs 138 billion on overseas education last year
Summary
Nepali students spent Rs 138.48 billion on studying abroad last fiscal year, contributing to an overall increase in travel payments to Rs 223.72 billion as reported by Nepal Rastra Bank.
Key Points
- Nepali students spent Rs 138.48 billion on overseas education in the last fiscal year.
- Total travel payments increased by 18.1 percent to Rs 223.72 billion.
- Education-related expenses rose from Rs 125.13 billion to Rs 138.48 billion year-over-year.
- The services trade deficit widened to a negative Rs 90.94 billion in 2024/25 from Rs 55.86 billion previously.
